Set Up the Analysis

1. In the tree view, right-click on Analysis 1 and select Edit.
2. Type Linear Static Analysis for Name, type Axial Loading for Title, and select Linear Static for the analysis Type.
3. Ensure that Displacement is checked under Nodal Output Control and Stress is checked under Elemental Output Control, then click OK.

   

4. Later in this tutorial, another subcase will be added to the model with a vertical load. Save the model at this point.